Chena Hot Springs Resort

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P.O.Box 58740, Fairbanks 99711
(907) 451-8104

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Dining, Parking, Pool
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Chena Hot Springs Resort

by MilwVon

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

March 22, 2008

Best of IgoUgo Because of the fantastic time I had last year at Chena Hot Springs Resort, it was on our itinerary for this year's trip to Fairbanks. With three of us, the family suite was the best arrangement. The suite features two bedrooms, one with two double ...Read more Because of the fantastic time I had last year at Chena Hot Springs Resort, it was on our itinerary for this year's trip to Fairbanks. With three of us, the family suite was the best arrangement. The suite features two bedrooms, one with two double beds and the other with two twin beds. With a common full bath with shower . . . and a separate half bath in the smaller bedroom . . . we had plenty of space and privacy. It should be noted, however, that only the larger bedroom has a sitting area, television and clock radio. Additionally, there was no telephone in the room which seems a bit weird to me.

With that being said, we felt as though the accommodations and space were more than adequate. Unfortunately, the building where the family suites are located seem to be in a bit of disrepair. Fixtures torn from the walls and remounted in a rather haphazard and unattractive manner, as well as a torn bed skirt left me to feel as though the attention to detail had been slipping here at Chena Hot Springs Resort.

While the inside of the room was clean and didn't create any concern for being appropriately sanitary, the exterior of our unit and specifically the balcony was littered with large items creating the impression that such attention for detail was lacking.

I also found that generally speaking, the resort was in a bit of disrepair. While ordering dinner the night of our arrival we learned that the grill wasn't functioning properly and that the steak order may not come up exactly the way we wanted it. The next morning, there was no running water, posing a bit of a challenge for cooking as well as showering. Fortunately, we got through our showers before the water pumps went down.

The other thing that you could not help but to notice was the extreme heat in the rooms. I had to keep my bedroom door latched open about two inches to get some cooler air to offset the heat. "Cooler air" is a bit of an understatement as the outdoor temperature had to be close to zero degrees Fahrenheit.

While the aurora is what brought us out to Chena Hot Springs, we were disappointed with the solar activity presenting no viewing opportunities. It was most unfortunate, as the prior three nights had decent aurora forecasts but the cloudy skies prevented visibility.

If you visit Chena Hot Springs, be prepared for what will feel like a trapped feeling. The resort is in a remote area, approximately one hour from Fairbanks. There is little to no services on the 56 mile road that leads to Chena Hot Springs. We packed beverages and snacks so that we would not be dependent on high resort prices on both of these items.

As for the resort dining, I actually enjoy the atmosphere and ambience of their lodge setting. The meals we had there were decent and fairly priced. I had a bowl of the clam chowder for dinner which was outstanding. Served with that warm olive bread that I loved last year, it was more than enough for my evening meal.

There are many activities available at the resort, making it very possible to have a totally Alaskan Adventure without leaving their property. You can mush your own team of sled dogs, take a snow machine tour of the forest, cross country ski or lounge in the thermal hot springs that brought miners to this area over 100 years ago. Summer brings other activities including fishing and boating.

On a scale of one to ten, I would probably rate Chena Hot Springs as a six largely because of the rather high prices they charge for everything. Our two bed room family suite was $220/night plus tax, for three people. This price did include daily use passes for the hot springs lake and indoor swimming pool.

Additional information including pricing and activities schedules may be found at: www.chenahotsprings.com.
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